Master of Science in Leadership and Organisational Psychology
Master of Science in Leadership and Organisational Psychology
Organizations and the way we work are constantly evolving due to increasing societal and global complexities, such as rapid climate and technological changes. This dynamic environment demands the development of new skillsets within organizations, while also prioritizing the wellbeing of individuals and the sustainability of organizations. The Master of Science in Leadership and Organisational Psychology is designed to equip students with the necessary skills to harness the synergies of technology and organizational psychology: support and develop modern technology-driven organizations to maintain individual and organizational wellbeing.
Upon graduating from our programme, students will possess the skills and knowledge to analyse and critically evaluate organizational and individual work processes, design successful interventions that foster motivation, wellbeing, and collaboration, and support strategic goals. This enables them to effectively contribute to individual and team development, organizational change, and digital transformation within organizations. With this unique skillset our students are well equipped for a variety of career paths within the HR industry, such as HR and organizational change consultants, training and development specialists, or recruitment and selection experts.
Our two-year programme offers students the flexibility to choose elective courses to customize their degree according to their interests. For example, students can choose to focus on developing skills related to new technologies and people analytics, as well as skills to effectively support individual and team development in contemporary organizations and contribute to the creation of healthier workplaces. We also offer summer courses to offer students a flexible programme structure.
Throughout the programme, students have plenty of experiential learning opportunities such as a fulltime or flexible internship programme, learning simulations during courses and other innovative teaching techniques allowing them to apply their learning in real-world settings to develop practical skills and knowledge. We are committed to creating an inclusive learning environment and fostering internationalization, with all courses taught in English and opportunities for students to go on exchange programmes.
The candidate:
- has advanced knowledge of theories and research in organisational behaviour, organisation science, and leadership.
- can explain how individual, group, and organisational factors influence organisational performance, problem solving, employee well-being, and decision making.
- is able to analyse leadership and organisational problems and challenges using current theory and research.
- can assess the validity and reliability of psychological assessment and testing.
- can describe and know how to use the central research methods within leadership and organisational psychology.
The candidate:
- can apply the psychological theory, methods, and tools in organisations (such as, job analysis, selection, job satisfaction, diversity management, stress reduction, leadership, motivation recruitment, decision-making, strategic thinking, creativity, and team work).
- has the ability to critically assess scientific articles within leadership and organisational psychology.
- can conduct scientific research within the field of leadership and organisational psychology.
- can design and carry out research and development projects for organisations.
- can communicate and present analysis effectively.
- is able to work successfully in groups.
The candidate:
- can demonstrate an ability to critically evaluate and challenge current practices in the broad areas of human resources and management.
- is able to analyse actions and interventions in organisations based on strategic benefit, organisational values, ethical considerations, the problems of mobilising and motivating people, as well as, assess the potential consequences for individuals and the organisation.
- can assess own values and goals and evaluate own work using a critical perspective.
- can contribute to new thinking about the role of leadership in organisations.
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